ST George Illawarra CEO, Peter Doust has released a statement claiming there was no substance to any biting allegations made against prop Luke Bailey in last Friday's NRL match against the Newcastle Knights.

SINCE the June 30 anti-tampering deadline passed, the St George Illawarra Dragons have secured just one new signature for 2003, that of Sharks lower grade halfback, Brett Firman. Conversely, the Dragons have seen a steady stream of players departing.